Athens City Code

All dwelling structures shall be watertight, weatherproof, rodentproof and insectproof and in good repair.

1. (1) Every foundation, exterior wall and roof shall be reasonably watertight, weathertight and rodentproof, shall adequately support the building at all times, and shall be in a workmanlike state of maintenance and repair.
2. (2) Every interior partition, wall, floor and ceiling shall be reasonably tight, capable of affording privacy and maintained in a workmanlike state of repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.
3. (3) All rainwater shall be so drained and conveyed from every roof and the lot shall be so graded and drained as not to cause dampness in the walls, ceiling, floors or basement of any dwelling.
4. (4) Every window, exterior door and basement hatchway shall be reasonably weathertight, watertight and rodentproof and shall be maintained in sound condition and repair.
5. (5) Every inside and outside stairway, every porch and every appurtenance thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe for use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon and shall be maintained in sound condition and repair.
6. (6) Every supplied plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe shall be properly installed and maintained in a sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks and obstructions.
7. (7) Every toilet, bathroom and kitchen floor shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water, and such floor shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
8. (8) Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this chapter shall be so constructed and installed that it will function safely and effectively and shall be maintained in good working condition.

(Code 1972, § 4-513; Code 1995, § 12-513)